Resilient Supply Chains (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

5 study points

Objective

Supply chain risks have increased due to many factors. Globalisation has lengthened supply chains, outsourcing has become more common, the number of suppliers has decreased due to closer cooperation, and requirements for on-time deliveries and small intermediate storage facilities have tightened.

Disruptions caused by natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts or unforeseen events can also have a serious impact on supply chains, causing significant financial and reputational damage to businesses. Good supply chain management means being able to respond quickly to operational disruptions and having a flexible contingency plan in place. But to be truly resilient, a supply chain must be able to forecast and anticipate disruptions, and, in many cases, avoid them altogether.

Students are able to
- identify and predict potential vulnerabilities in supply chains
- describe the factors influencing supply chain flexibility
- evaluate means and strategies to manage supply chain risks

Content

- interdependencies between different parts of the supply chain
- identification, assessment and management of risks in the supply chain
- geopolitical risks, climate change, pandemics and cybersecurity risks
- procurement and transport aspect
- national security of supply.

Materials

will be informed later

Teaching methods

Lectures and lecture assignments. (20% impact on the overall grade)
Participation in Logistics Day 20.11.25

Group assignment (40% impact on the overall grade)
Group assignment due date 29.10.25 . Presentations on 30.10/6.11/13.11.25.The student may not choose the date of the presentation.

Exam (40% of the overall grade) 18.11.25
First re-exam 16.12.25 klo 16.30 -19

Exam schedules

Course exam 18.11.25
Ret-exam is 16.12.25 klo 16.30 -19

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Lectures
Lecture assignments
Group assignment
Exam
The student must act in accordance with the values of sustainable development in their work.

Completion alternatives

No optional methods of implementation

Student workload

5 study credits
Lectures and lecture assignments. (20% impact on the overall grade)
Participation in Logistics Day 20.11.25

Group assignment (40% impact on the overall grade)
Group assignment due date 29.10.25 . Presentations on 30.10/6.11/13.11.25.The student may not choose the date of the presentation.

Exam (40% of the overall grade) 18.11.25
First re-exam 16.12.25 klo 16.30 -19

Evaluation methods and criteria

Lectures and lecture assignments. (20% impact on the overall grade)
Participation in Logistics Day 20.11.25

Group assignment (40% impact on the overall grade)
Group assignment due date 29.10.25 . Presentations on 30.10/6.11/13.11.25.The student may not choose the date of the presentation.

Exam (40% of the overall grade) 18.11.25
First re-exam 16.12.25 klo 16.30 -19

Failed (0)

The course grade consists of lectures and lecture assignments, exam and group assignment.
Failed grade:
-Exam failed or not done
OR/AND
-Group assignment failed or not done

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The course grade consists of lectures and lecture assignments, exam and group assignment.
-Exam passed
-Group assignment passed

Group assignment criteria:
Presentation material (guide) was prepared, but it contained a little bit information.
Uncertain presentation, no own opinions.
The presentation was read directly from the paper.
The presentation time is not according to the given instructions.
Possible sources used (online/book, etc.) added as source notes in the text and in the reference list at the end of the presentation. No direct quotes from the internet, books, artificial intelligence sources, etc.
Questions/comments from the presentation will be accepted and answered appropriately.
Group assignment report returned on time according to the instructions given.
If group assignment presentation missing, grade is 1.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The course grade consists of lectures and lecture assignments, exam and group assignment.
Grade 3-4
Exam passed
Group assignment passed
Group assignment criteria (3-4):
Presentation material (guide) was made, but it contained only moderate information.
Uncertain presentation, no own opinions.
The presentation was read directly from paper.
Possible sources used (online/book, etc.) added as source notes in the text and in the reference list at the end of the presentation. No direct quotes from the internet, books, AI sources, etc.
Group assignment report returned on time according to the instructions given.
Questions/comments from the presentation will be accepted and answered in a factual manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course grade consists of lectures and lecture assignments, exam and group assignment.
Grade 5
Exam passed
Group assignment passed

Group assignment assessment criteria grade 5:
Presentation material (guide) clear and consistent. Clearly written, using text, images, figures and tables.
Any sources used (internet/book, etc.) added as source notes in the text and in the reference list at the end of the presentation. No direct quotes from the internet, books, AI sources, etc.
The presentation includes your own opinions, good comments and insights. A natural group presentation, from all group members.
Presentation time and presentation material according to the instructions given.
Questions/comments about the presentation are accepted and answered appropriately.
Group assignment report returned on time according to the instructions given.

Further information

We meet every week for lectures.
The course uses the it´s Learning platform
At the first lecture, students are asked for permission to be included in the course lecture attendance list.
The student must take their own notes during the lectures.